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Guyana Republic Day – Mashramani/Republic Day (Guyana) is celebrated on February 23. Commonly shortened to ‘Mash’, this day is one of the most important festivals in Guyana.
Guyana Emancipation Day – Emancipation Day in Guyana is annually observed on August 1. It marks the abolition of slavery in Guyana and commemorates the end of years of dehumanization and the resurgence of the African spirit.
Animals of Guyana – Guyana is home to more than 900 species of birds; 225 species of mammals; 880 species of reptiles and more than 6,500 different species of plants.
National Assembly of the Government of Guyana – Parliament of Guyana was created by the 1966 Constitution of Guyana, embodied in the Schedule of the Guyana Independence Order, made pursuant to the Guyana Independence Act, 1966.
Rainforest Foundation – At over 87% forest cover, Guyana is one of the most heavily forested countries in South America. As part of the Guiana Shield, its forests play a key role in regulating rainfall across the entire Amazon basin.
United Nations – Learn about sustainable development goals in Guyana.
Wikipedia– Guyana, according to the Internet encyclopedia.
Wikivoyage – Information and statistics courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Guyana celebrates Emancipation Day on August 1, commemorating the end of slavery in 1838 and honouring the courage, resilience, and lasting contributions of African Guyanese to the nation’s identity.
Across the country, communities gather for traditional dress, African drumming, dance, storytelling, cultural performances, food competitions, and family celebrations.
Beyond its cultural richness, Guyana is famous for its vast rainforests, exceptional biodiversity, the spectacular Kaieteur Falls, and its unique position as the only English-speaking nation in South America. It is a destination where Indigenous heritage, African, Indian, European, Chinese, and Portuguese influences blend into a vibrant multicultural society.
Bermuda Day– Kick-off summertime in the the Atlantic paradise.
Portugal Day – Portugal Day is the official national holiday of Portugal, and it is observed on June 10 each year.
Philippines Independence Day – The Philippines, consisting of more than 7,000 separate islands in the western Pacific, declared independence from Spanish rule over 120 years ago.
Ghana Republic Day – Ghana’s Republic Day is celebrated on July 1 every year. The day marks the establishment of Ghana as a sovereign republic in 1960.
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